Shalane Flanagan

Shalane is an Olympic silver medalist, four-time Olympian, 2017 TCS New York City Marathon champion, World Cross Country Bronze medalist, and multiple American record holder. She is the third fastest American marathoner in history, with a time of 2:21.14. Shalane is the fastest American woman to run the Boston Marathon, 2:22.02. Along with her coauthor, Elyse Kopecky, she is the New York Times bestselling author of Run Fast. Eat Slow.: Nourishing Recipes for Athletes.

Nike has sponsored Shalane since she graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2004. She has been running at an elite level for over 17 years and typically runs 100-plus miles a week. She attributes her ability to sustain this level of training to her nutrient- dense diet. Focusing on fueling for health and performance is an integral part of her training.

Shalane has been featured on the cover of Runner’s World, Women’s Running, Running Times, Competitor Magazine, and Track and Field News. She has appeared on the Today show, Good Morning America, Live with Kelly and Ryan, 60 Minutes, ESPN, and Oprah. Her inspiring story has also been heralded in Women’s Health, Shape, USA Today, the Boston Globe, and the New York Times.

Shalane speaks passionately about the importance of healthy eating at running events across the country. Shalane lives and trains in Portland, Oregon. She can be found on Instagram @shalaneflanagan.